Black sail

Chapter 662 XLII. An Unforgettable Night
Because the Aran army and the Papacy were both overturned, railway construction came to a complete standstill, ending abruptly at the middle section of Silvermoon City.

From now on, we can only proceed on horseback.

The Black Sail crew, who were returning to Golden Palm Harbor to inspect their fiefdom, will not arrive at Drift City until tomorrow.

They had no choice but to set up camp in an oasis near the river and continue their journey the next day.

Because it was a small group of people marching at breakneck speed, they only carried simple cooking utensils and could eat dry rations along the way to deal with special circumstances.

As it turned out, the dry rations provided by the Muron court were quite delicious, marinated using a secret method, and the meat was not dry at all. Fafnir ate them all by herself.

Fortunately, we purchased some supplies in Silvermoon City, otherwise we would have gone hungry tonight.

Because Archer was so annoying, constantly saying that the Emperor was just a songstress, and that the emperor was far away and she was arrogant and could do nothing to him, I completely failed to understand the impact of the Emperor's attitude on Black Sails tonight.

Hurry up and call this person to cook.

We're having a big event tonight, so it'll be nice to have something good to eat.

"What the hell?! The stargazing festival's entertainment performance was a death sentence!"

You can't expect anything good from a dog's mouth.

"Those who eat this reunion dinner will all go to hell."

Morrison had also grown tired of the ring toss game and was now reading about the effects of cards in board games.

"An unforgettable night, launch!"

Raine discovered the blind spot. There had been broadcasts in previous years, but those were all image crystals, which ordinary people simply couldn't afford. Not to mention commoners, even middle-level nobles couldn't afford to waste that money. Only those with immense power would consume those exorbitantly priced crystals from the Magic Energy Industry, which had high operating costs.

Poor guys just read the Adventurers' Guild and other newspapers for fun.

Not to mention the isolated Heavenly Port. Some deserted islands in the East China Sea are guarded by falconers who are responsible for receiving and relaying messages from the falcons. By the time the messages reach Heavenly Port, it would take at least a week to find out who won. By then, the hype would have died down, and people would have just joined in the excitement.

Even major events travel so slowly, let alone other things. Staying on the island for a while means being completely cut off from the internet, and when you return to the mainland, the climate and conditions are completely different. This is the edge of the world.

The cheap energy industry truly possesses a revolutionary magic.

That means we'll be able to hear the musicians from the halftime show singing tonight.

In the makeshift camp, a group of people surrounded the radio transceiver developed by Tianguo Port. Although it was crude, it was fully functional and could capture signals on any frequency band by simply adjusting the knob.

The sound quality is not great, and it occasionally drops and stutters.

But as Tianguo Port's first self-developed product, let's not expect too much.

"Quickly switch to the mainland martial arts tournament channel!"

Xia Di urged, while Archer cooked. The wine had already been served. He bit off the bottle cap and chugged it down, hoping that the Immortal Emperor wouldn't become famous tonight. If Master Mai became famous tonight, he would be much more popular than Qi Li.

Qili is just an actress and a singer, but her mother will probably have Micah's name in history books in the future.

Students, turn to page 20 of your textbooks. It is about the Rashomon incident that occurred on the Feast of Stargazing in the Holy Spirit Calendar 2690.

That's fucking awesome!
"It hasn't started airing yet."

Lisite pulled out his pocket watch. It was only 6:50. The night of elimination would officially begin at 7:00. Salert, don't fucking mess up at the crucial moment. You'll just self-destruct your truck when you see the Emperor. Kaden still wants to be an official? What are you thinking?

Even Rashomon couldn't change the emperor's mind.

Then let's do it.

At that time, Sallet will personally lead his troops to conquer the Heavenly Port. It's like fighting with one hand against the other. Isn't this just a game? Let's drag it out for a year or two, let you show off for a while, and wait for my greatest adventure of the 27th century to return.

Thirty-three swords, to restore the glory of the Holy Axiom Church! To dominate the Western Continent.

Lisite could only switch the channel to civilian media and listen to what the adventurers' guild members had to say.

It was simply a retelling of the daytime interviews with reporters, allowing the sixteen contestants to share their thoughts, dreams, and what they wanted after winning first place.

Because the Emperor is a wish-granting machine, the Emperor admires the champions every year.

The most terrifying year was when the emperor exempted a vassal state from taxes for three years—an astronomical sum of gold.

If this wish can be fulfilled, what else is impossible?

[His disappearance at the mere sight of his shadow indicates that he will not accept any reward; he has come solely for the pinnacle of martial arts and hopes to spar with past champions, especially the Sword King.]

"These guys are so cocky." Renn clicked his tongue in amazement; this guy knew how to talk tough.

[Valentina, the Sword King's chief disciple, is in a very precarious situation tonight. Both the Divine Sword Dragon and the Shadowless One seem particularly obsessed with becoming the number one swordsman. She must uphold her teacher's dignity. Her current performance is also quite exaggerated. Will the legend of the first martial arts tournament champion continue, or will it come to an end?]

"Isn't Zahak also the Sword King's disciple, his junior?"

Shadi thought of Zahack, who was still imprisoned in Port Palm.

"Even the Sword King needs to make a living."

Renn could imagine the scene of Sword King receiving a huge amount of tuition fees and having a massive orgy at the club, which wasn't shameful at all.

Morris was speechless. In reality, Zahack was that fierce, but his brain hadn't improved and he didn't know how to choose his opponents.

[Death Dance Julius stated that after winning the championship, he would directly challenge Black Sword Dark Flame, a member of the Royal Guard, seemingly harboring a deep prejudice against him. As the King's bodyguard, he will also be present tonight. I'm not really looking forward to this event; the spirit of friendly competition through martial arts is what the Continental Martial Arts Tournament has always wanted to promote.]

"So energetic!"

Xia Di was speechless at the Adventurers' Guild's fawning over the Royal Court. "Look at your shameless behavior."

"It's the Black Sword Netherflame again."

With the steel claws of the brutal torturer pressed against his chin, Rein pondered how everything was related to this bastard. He wondered if that bitch had been promoted yet; she had been a servant for several years and was probably a full member of the Imperial Guard now.

In an interview, King Rek'Sai of the Wolf King mentioned that due to the high altitude and terrain of the Morrowind Plateau, trade with the outside world is difficult. He strongly supports the Continental Transport Act and its promotion. If he wins the championship, he hopes to undertake large-scale construction to build transportation routes connecting the Morrowind Mountains to the outside world.

The Royal Court of Aran is very cunning. Given the Ministry of Energy's tendency to detect things as soon as they happen, that place really doesn't have any magical energy veins or other valuable resources.

The scenery is simply beautiful, with mountains, rivers, birdsong, and fragrant flowers. Heidi and her grandfather were so captivated by the scenery that a wheelchair-bound disabled person was able to stand up instantly after a trip there, a medical miracle.

With the railway, there are only benefits and no drawbacks for the plateau. By running homestays and tourism groups, Yuanzi can make a fortune.

The comments from the two contestants in a row silenced the Black Sail team.

The Highland Werewolf has a strong sense of local identity, and Rex wants to use his skills to revitalize his hometown.

Then look at Raine. He killed all his fellow villagers and ran off to Heaven's Port as a pirate with eight thousand golden dragons. I bet his reputation in the highlands is so bad that even the Trisolarans wouldn't dare to invade.

"Damn it, there are still a few minutes before the opening."

Lisite was also quite embarrassed, so he lit a cigarette and rambled on incoherently.

[The bravest of them all is the road tripper, Shirahoshi, who desires the head of the dragon severed by the King years ago. She seems to have been involved in a dragon attack that occurred west of the Narrow Sea a few years ago. Does she have some connection to the dragon race? As for Ivanovic, she's completely different from the rumors. Is there some mystery behind this honest and kind-hearted person being called the "Orphan Maker"?]

[The Gunfire Pocket Watch, also known as the Gun Graveyard player, Louis, such a flamboyant person is truly rare, he...]

【…】

[Of course, the biggest news is whether the descendants of the Overlord truly exist. Kaden expressed his wish during the day that the King bestow troops upon him to quell the pirates in the East Sea. As for the reason behind this, whether it's the insider's revelation yesterday or the smear campaign that occurred this morning—a dark elf posing as a reporter claimed that Kaden had kissed the infamous pirate leader Snake and was in a relationship, and is now demanding a breakup fee after the relationship ended—who should we believe, and who is lying? The mystery will only be revealed tonight.]

"My hair!"

Lisite was stunned.

"No, you really kissed that vile snake?"

Xia Di was also bewildered; he had no idea about this.

"Yes, Kaden disguised himself as Gloria and kissed Lister with a snake. That's why he was poisoned and suffered a great tragedy."

Renn looked miserable.

"If I counted all those teeth, I'd die!"

Morrison believes Lister will be sent to hell tonight.

"I'm going to die tonight!"

Li Si Te was deeply saddened; this night would truly be unforgettable.

At 7:00 AM sharp, the Mainland Martial Arts Tournament organizers' channel went live, and the Star Gazing Festival finals officially began.

That man is about to make his move.

(End of this chapter)